Bedford’s Nate Darling drives to the basket during an NBA game with the Charlotte Hornets against the Toronto Raptors. Photo by Canada BasketballArticle contentNate Darling is taking his talents to Europe.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe 26-year-old guard from Bedford signed with French pro team Elan Chalon this week, taking him out of the mix for an NBA job for the first time in his professional basketball career.Article contentArticle contentDarling launched his pro journey in 2020 with the NBA G League’s Greensboro Swarm. That led to a seven-game stint with the Swarm’s NBA parent club, the Charlotte Hornets, the next season. His promotion made him the first Nova Scotian to make it to the NBA.Article contentArticle contentDarling then spent his next three seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers’ G League affiliate but never received another call-up to the NBA despite excellent production with the Agua Caliente/Ontario Clippers. His best season was in 2022-23, when he averaged 21.3 points per game and shot 39 per cent from three-point range. He averaged more than 30 minutes per game from 2021 to 2023 with the G League Clippers.Article contentThe six-foot-five Nova Scotian is an elite shooter, and Elan Chalon coach Elric Delord expects to use that as a weapon, either at the shooting guard or small forward position.Article content“Nate completes our roster for this 2025-26 season,” Delord said in a news release. “He’s a 3-2 position and, above all, a very big shooter. I was looking for someone capable of catching fire or unlocking offensive situations in a few actions and that is clearly part of Nate’s arsenal. He represents an additional offensive threat of significance in our squad.Article contentArticle content“He is hungry to show everyone that he is returning to his best level after an 18-month period marked by injuries that prevented him from joining very big teams in Europe.”Article contentArticle contentDarling made his NBA debut on March 13, 2021 against the Toronto Raptors. He averaged 1.3 points, 0.1 assists and 0.1 rebounds in limited minutes during his brief stay in the NBA.Article contentHe played for the University of Alabama-Birmingham and the University of Delaware in the NCAA between 2016 and 2020. The Hornets signed him as a free agent.Article contentThe only other Nova Scotian to make it to the NBA was Dartmouth’s Lindell Wigginton, who appeared in 29 career games with the Milwaukee Bucks, averaging 4.7 points in 10.1 minutes per game. The 27-year-old guard has been playing in China since February 2024.Article contentElan Chalon plays in France’s top pro league. They are based in the small city of Chalon‑sur‑Saone in eastern France, a short distance from Switzerland.Article content
Nova Scotia’s Nate Darling signs with French pro team Elan Chalon
